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Rocket League Celebrates Monstercat’s 10th Anniversary With In-Game Music From Marshmello, Noisestorm, More
Monstercat, one of the most celebrated labels in modern-day electronic music, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a bevy of special releases across different platforms. Earlier in the month they dropped a monster compilation featuring some of the brand’s biggest songs and artists of the decade. As you may know, the label is no stranger to the video game world. They’ve been the soundtrack provider of the massive vehicular soccer video game Rocket League for quite some time now. In honor of this prolific partnership—and a decade of success—they’ve now debuted a special Monstercat 10 YR Fan Pack and free items for players to enjoy in-game. Anyone who logs in during the event will receive a free player banner and anthem. For those unfamiliar with the game, ...
Monstercat Unveils Stunning 10-Year Anniversary Compilation Album: Listen
Over the last 10 years, blue-ribbon electronic music imprint Monstercat has cultivated a sound all its own and captured the hearts of millions of listeners worldwide. Establishing itself as a driving force in the music industry and paving the way for artist discovery, innovation, and sustainability for over 1,000 artists, the brand certainly hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. Now, the esteemed imprint has released its Monstercat – 10 Year Anniversary compilation in celebration of an extremely successful decade. The compilation spans many different genres such as dubstep, house, and drum & bass, perfectly encapsulating what the Monstercat brand is all about. Featured on the record are 16 fan-favorite tracks—which were never formally released—from some of Monstercat...
Tisoki Pays Homage to Old School Dubstep on New Single “Hold On Me”
Tisoki is making himself heard as live music makes its return around the globe. Last month, he delivered “SENSITIVE” alongside Charity Vance, a collaboration that served as the first single from his forthcoming album 01953. Today he’s returned by way of Monstercat for “Hold On Me,” the second track from his debut LP. Although “Hold On Me” adopts a wildly different feel than “SENSITIVE,” the UK producer has retained his refined, wobbly sound. The tune pays homage to the old-school dubstep Tisoki grew up listening to. He fearlessly embraces rumbling low ends and enthralling vocal samples, summoning nostalgia while simultaneously introducing modern elements. As of now, Tisoki has yet to announce a relea...
Listen to Shingo Nakamura’s Spellbinding Monstercat Album, “Glow”
Since the February release of his seminal progressive house single “Glow” to kick things off for the Monstercat Silk imprint, fans have been patiently awaiting the release of the talented Shingo Nakamura‘s eponymous album. Glow has now been released in full, and it’s jam-packed with even more breathtaking music from the gifted Tokyo-based producer. Glow features 11 new tracks, including Nakamura’s recent single “Phenomena” and last month’s collaboration with Stendahl, “Tribute, Chapter III.” Nine extended mixes of some of the originals are also included, bringing the total to 20 songs on the album. The intricate groove and undeniably gorgeous melodies of tracks like “Summa,” “Darling Midnight” with Brandon Mignacca...
Vindata Radiate Authenticity On Debut Album “…With Opened Eyes”: Listen
Since the early 2010s, Vindata have been refining a wholly singular sound. Their breakout single “All I Really Need” with Kenzie May helped catapult them into the spotlight, eventually attracting the attention of Skrillex and his OWSLA imprint. Following a period of reflection during their 2020 hiatus, they’ve now returned with their debut album …With Opened Eyes via Monstercat. …With Opened Eyes is a breath of fresh air, as Vindata’s incredibly authentic sound takes center stage. They’ve taken soulful elements of their religious upbringing and fused them with modern electronic elements, allowing listeners to navigate flourishing soundscapes that speak to their distinct persona. The funky, downtempo feel of the entire album is as impressi...
Tisoki Taps Charity Vance for “SENSITIVE,” First Single From Upcoming Debut Album
The last we heard from Tisoki was in March, when he and Grabbitz joined forces on their rumbling collaboration “Rolls Royce.” Today the renowned UK producer has returned to Monstercat with a new single alongside Charity Vance as well as an announcement regarding his debut album. Tisoki has shown off his production versatility time and time again, and “SENSITIVE” is yet another excellent example. This time around he strays from his heavier sound, implementing an approach in a similar vein to his single “IT’S OK” with Kozze. He and Vance are the perfect pairing here as a fusion of melancholicguitar riffs, warm synths, and feathery vocals lend to a bubbly atmosphere. Check out “SENSITIVE” below. “The qu...
Infected Mushroom Release “Shroomeez” EP on Monstercat With Revolutionary AI-Generated NFT
Legendary Israeli DJ and production duo Infected Mushroom are kicking off their 25th year of music-making with a massive project that includes new music and a revolutionary new NFT concept. The Shroomeez EP boasts four new Infected Mushroom tracks in their signature style, which fuses elements of trance, hard rock, and bass music. Inspired by art presented to the duo by digital artist FARGO, the concept behind Shroomeez is otherworldly. “The Shroomeez EP came to life from the NFT art that was presented to us,” said Infected Mushroom in a joint statement. “We imagined a planet full of mushroom creatures and a mushroom collective. It was super fun writing 4 futuristic trance tracks that will suit a society of shroomeez. Dropping this EP as an entrance t...
Slushii Releases Monster New Single “Valhalla” as Part of Monstercat’s SMITE Battle Pass
Following the announcement of super-label Monstercat’s massive partnership with popular multiplayer online battle arena game SMITE, famed electronic music producer Slushii has officially released his in-game song, “Valhalla.” With its relentlessly punchy drums, crushing bass, and melodic elements, the roaring dubstep tune serves as the perfect soundtrack for Slushii’s unique SMITE skin for the Hades character. The skin, introduced in the exclusive Monstercat SMITE battle pass, transforms Hades into an imposing DJ with two turntables and Monstercat-themed speakers, while “Valhalla” plays in-game. “When Monstercat and SMITE approached me about this project, I couldn’t have been more excited,” said Slushii ...
Eptic Makes Long-Awaited Return to Drum & Bass With Rumbling New Monstercat Single “Payback”
Eptic is on a tear leading up to his highly anticipated festival run this summer. After releasing “Stop Pretending” in January and “Shadow People” in February, today he has returned to Monstercat for the third time this year with “Payback.” “Payback” is unlike anything fans have heard from Eptic recently, as the Belgian producer has doubled back to drum & bass for the first time in seven years. “With this song, I want to pay homage to the jump-up style that got me into producing,” he explained in a press statement. “I have more respect than I already had for dnb producers since it was so difficult to get it right. This was one of my most-requested unreleased songs so I felt like I owed it to my fans to give it my best sh...
Kumarion Makes Surprise Monstercat Debut With Dynamic New Single, “Pure Action”
Even through a global pandemic, some artists simply didn’t slow things down. Stateside bass act Kumarion is one such artist, and since the release of his hybrid trap hit “Want It,” through drum & bass stompers like “Enemy,” “Instinct,” and “Wanna,” he’s solidified his dominance over the stateside drum & bass community. Now, Kumarion makes his Monstercat debut with a roaring new single called “Pure Action” to expand his empire even further. The skilled producer’s latest combines shuffling, syncopated drum breaks with a sporadic yet controlled bassline for a track that’s true to its title. The action doesn’t quit, even in the breakdown and buildup sections through the effective use of...
Vindata and Kaydence Release Emotive New Single “One Time”
Vindata is currently gearing up for their highly anticipated debut album With Opened Eyes. They are now here to unveil the next piece of the puzzle and it comes in collaboration with Kaydence, Ariana Grande and Beyoncé’s songwriter. “One Time” arrives today via Monstercat. The new single encompasses the rush of emotion felt when falling in love. The vocals and melodies convey this theme of hesitancy with a slow yet steady tempo and open into a playful, more hopeful tone as the chorus enters. It’s the balance of excitement and fear that comes from being vulnerable and in love, and Vindata and Kaydence tightrope this line expertly with raw emotion. “We collaborated with Kaydence, Tyler Rohn, and Dave Cappa on this record. Early on, we knew that this s...
Monstercat Partners with Multiplayer Arena Game SMITE for Special Edition Battle Pass
Since 2014, the video game SMITE has become the top multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game on console, with over 30 million players worldwide. Now, trendsetting record label Monstercat has joined the battle in a new partnership with SMITE to launch a special edition Battle Pass. The Battle Pass will feature skins, music, and more from chart-topping Monstercat artists including Slushii, Sullivan King, Koven, and Noisestorm. Slushii’s forthcoming “Valhalla,” Noisestorm’s gold-certified Internet meme classic “Crab Rave,” Koven’s liquid drum & bass tune “Give You Up,” and Sullivan King’s heavy-hitter “Someone Else” will all be available for players to use in-game. The new Monstercat skins will allow players t...
